Publications by authors named "Kantash Kumar"

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global health issue profoundly impacting quality of life. The United States accounts for nearly a quarter of the world's IBD patients, with the highest prevalence rates. This study aims to identify the demographic and regional trends of IBD-related mortality in the U.

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Background: Pyrethroid-based mosquito repellents are widely used to control mosquito-borne diseases. Liquid mosquito-repellent vaporisers are effective modes of pyrethroid delivery but can also pose significant health risks if ingested or used improperly.

Objective: This systematic review was performed to assess the demographic distribution, clinical presentation, management strategies and outcomes in children resulting from accidental ingestion of liquid mosquito repellent vaporiser.

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  • * A systematic review analyzed 12 studies involving 8,579 patients to assess the outcomes of delayed VSR repair, focusing on factors like age, gender, surgery timing, and treatment methods.
  • * Findings suggest that delayed VSR repair can lower mortality rates, with predictors of survival including younger age, male gender, use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and inotropes, while postoperative complications and a history of heart failure increase mortality risk.
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Objectives Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become quite a popular course of treatment and has tremendous healing properties. Our research question inquired about the effectiveness of injected formula of PRP as the cure for diabetic foot ulcer in comparison to the conventional dressing. Methodology  A prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, between July 2020 to January 2021.

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